Green Pigeon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Green Pigeon
Green Pigeon is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, pockets of remnant subtropical rainforest, and steep forested ranges associated with the Great Dividing Range. Due to its remote and rugged setting, the population is very small, predominantly consisting of rural landowners, farmers, and residents engaged in primary production or conservation-oriented acreage living.
Local life in Green Pigeon is defined by its quiet, agrarian character and close connection to the natural environment. The locality does not host a commercial town centre, relying instead on the nearby township of Kyogle for primary retail, professional services, educational facilities, and healthcare. Infrastructure within Green Pigeon is largely limited to rural residential and agricultural access roads, with the economy centered around beef cattle grazing, small-scale horticulture, and environmental land management.
Historically, the area lies within the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who managed the rich forest and river ecosystems for millennia prior to European arrival. European settlement in the wider Kyogle district began in the mid-19th century, driven by the timber industry—specifically the harvesting of valuable native hardwoods like red cedar—followed by the establishment of dairy and beef farming as land was cleared. Today, much of the surrounding heritage is preserved in nearby national parks and state forests, while the locality maintains its historical identity as a quiet farming and forestry community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 176 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.